Max

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Puppy · 10 months

Max is a superstar Lurcher who has been returned to us from his adoptive family. They made the heartbreaking decision to bring him back as he was becoming dominant over the other dog in the home. He is a very excitable, happy boy - essentially an overgrown puppy in a big body. Max is full of fun and enthusiasm and will need an active home that can meet his exercise and stimulation needs. He already knows some basic commands such as “sit”, “paw”, “lay down”, and “wait”, and he is eager to interact with his people. He is very food oriented, which makes training enjoyable and rewarding, and he already shows lovely food manners, waiting patiently when asked. Max absolutely loves other dogs and gets incredibly excited when he sees a potential new friend. However, he is still young, full of energy, and not always aware of his size and strength. This can sometimes lead to him becoming overexcited, a little mouthy, and unintentionally overwhelming other dogs. He has been working hard on his social skills and has been socialising while wearing a muzzle for safe and positive interactions. This is purely as a precaution, and his future adopters will need to continue this training and take a responsible approach when introducing him to other dogs. As he was too much for a more timid dog in his previous home, we feel that Max would be best suited to being homed as an only dog, provided he has plenty of appropriate socialisation with dogs of a similar size and play style. He cannot live with cats or small furries. As Max has previously lived in a home, he is familiar with household sights and sounds and is house trained. However, he is still working on his lead manners and can pull when he gets excited. Ongoing training, structure, and consistency will be important, along with plenty of mental stimulation to keep his busy mind engaged. He would thrive in a home that can offer activities such as training games or even dog sports. Max could share his home with older, dog-savvy teenagers aged 16 and over, who understand that he can be a bit of a bull in a china shop. Any young people in the home will need to be confident and not worried by an enthusiastic dog who may jump up while he continues to work on his manners. Max does struggle with separation anxiety and can become destructive if left alone for long periods, so he will need a home where someone is around most of the time and who is committed to helping him gradually build confidence with being left. Max's new home will need a large, secure garden with 6ft boundaries, where he can let off some steam. Max will make an amazing addition to a home with experience of similar breeds. He truly is a lovely boy, bouncy, affectionate, and full of life, with so much potential. He is a big-hearted lad who gives his whole heart, and with the right guidance, he will grow into an incredible companion.

Listed 2 months ago